Silhouette Goose Decoys

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Andrew H

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I finally got on a waterfowl lease (YEA!), which is not easy around here. There just are not that many opportunities. However, between now and the 2013/2014 season I need to accumulate a rig of field decoys so that I can make use of the pit blinds and not be relegated to the river all of the time. I am looking at silhouettes as an affordable way to build a sizeable spread and supplement with a few full bodies and shells.

Does anyone have any experience with Big Al's Silhouette Goose decoys? A dozen of the Big Al's are about $30 cheaper than a dozen of the Real Geese silhouettes, but I would rather pay the extra $30 if there is a meaningful quality difference.

Thanks for any input.
 
I dont know where you are gunning but Ive killed a bunch of geese in the past 45 years out of pit here on Long Island. If you're in a high pressure are you're going to need more than and a few full bodies. try making stuffers there ain't nothing better
 
I wouldn't have any qualms about any silhouettes doing the trick. However, full-bodies can oftentimes be had at around the same cost per dozen if you watch the ads (esp. Rogers). Portability and ease of hauling them around might be the bigger issue to consider. I've been use a mix of anywhere from 1 to 1-1/2 dozen full-bodies and a couple of dozen silhouettes. Works for my location; your mileage may vary. As always, whether or not the geese use the field or whether its on their "traffic pattern" are going to be huge factors.
 
Andrew,

I would recommend WhiteRock Decoys. Purchased the economy by the 10 dozen for around $300. It will create the illusion of mass and movement when needed. I used them this past year after selling 7 dozen Hardcores full and 7 dozen Best Buy shells. It take me less then 20 minutes to put out 20 dozen 5 sillosock fliers. I have them painted as darks, blues, specks, and snows. Saves you bulk, time spent putting out/picking up, and during the lightest of winds they are moving. They are that easy to paint before assembly and pretty simple to make a wing layout with thin plastic sheeting to paint highlights with a couple of cans of black (darks, specks), brown (specks, blues), gray (blues), tan and white for highlighting feather detail.

Regards,
Kristan
 
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